Applying for Scholarships
Scholarships Available for 2012
Please note: All application materials must be received in hard copy by the posted deadline at The Community Foundation offices. Late applications or electronic applications will not be considered.
This spring we are in the process of moving into new offices at 212 Union Ave. SE, Ste. 102, Olympia, WA 98501.
If you mail your application, please use the new address above. If you personally deliver your application, please be advised that our office is NOT always open and you should not assume someone will be here. Call ahead and don’t wait until the last minute, or your application could be disqualified.
| Dan R. Montgomery Scholarship | |
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| Background: | The Montgomery family established the Dan R. Montgomery scholarship fund in 2003 to encourage young women and men to pursue higher education. |
| Amount: | $1,000 |
| Key Criteria: | Applicants must have already been accepted for admission to a two or four-year institution and plan to pursue a professional law enforcement career. Those planning to attend a college or university in Washington State will be given preference. |
| Deadline: | Friday, April 27, 2012 before 5:00 p.m. |
| Application, additional criteria and instructions: |  Dan R. Montgomery |
| Ecosystems Scholarship | |
| Background: | This Scholarship Fund was established to assist college students who have declared their major field of study in natural resources or land use planning. Visit the Ecosystems Scholarship website for more information. |
| Amount: | $5,000 |
| Key Criteria: | Sophomore status or above at UW, WWU, WSU or TESC & a declared major in natural resources or land use planning. |
| Deadline: | TBA |
| Application, additional criteria and instructions: | Coming soon... |
| Ellen Anderson deMoise Scholarship | |
| Background: | Luellen Charneski created this scholarship in honor of her mother, for whom the award is named. |
| Amount: | (2) $2,000 |
| Key Criteria: | Lewis County High School graduating senior |
| Deadline: | Friday, April 27, 2012 before 5:00 p.m. |
| Application, additional criteria and instructions: | Ellen Anderson deMoise |
| Griffin School Foundation-Cody Brown Memorial Scholarship | |
| Background: | Cody Brown was a Griffin Elementary School fifth grader when a tragic accident took his life. This award honors his memory. |
| Amount: | $1,000 |
| Key Criteria: | Applicant must have been a Griffin School student who attended a minimum of two years at Griffin School, and currently be a high school senior in a public or accredited private high school in Thurston County as of September of the application year. |
| Deadline: | Friday, April 27, 2012 before 5:00 p.m. |
| Application, additional criteria and instructions: | Cody Brown Memorial |
| Griffin School Foundation-Tiernan-Keigher Scholarship | |
| Background: | This award is sponsored by the Griffin School Foundation to recognize an outstanding Griffin School District student. |
| Amount: | $2,500 |
| Key Criteria: | Live in the Griffin School District boundaries OR attend Griffin School AND be the equivalent of an 8th grade student. |
| Deadline: | Friday, May 18, 2012 before 5:00 p.m. |
| Application, additional criteria and instructions: | Tiernan-Keigher |
| John and Opal McGimpsey Scholarship | |
| Background: | John and Opal established this fund in the belief that education is important and that scholarships of significant dollar value would help conscientious students remain more focused on their studies. |
| Amount: | Up to $10,000/year with potential to reapply for 3 years |
| Key Criteria: | Open to Olympia and North Thurston High School graduating seniors. |
| Deadline: | Friday, April 27, 2012 before 5:00 p.m. |
| Application, additional criteria and instructions: | John & Opal McGimpsey |
| The Learning Seed Scholarship | |
| Background: | The Learning Seed Scholarship Fund was established by the Learning Seed Foundation to assist high school seniors in Thurston and Pierce County in obtaining a higher education. This scholarship is designed to benefit students of color who have overcome significant obstacles and demonstrate a commitment to others. |
| Amount: | $1,000 |
| Key Criteria: | Thurston or Pierce County graduating seniors |
| Deadline: | TBA |
| Application, additional criteria and instructions: | Coming soon... |
| L & E Bottling Company Scholarship | |
| Background: | The L & E Bottling Company, Inc. Scholarship Fund was established to assist graduating high school seniors in Thurston County in obtaining a higher education. |
| Amount: | $1,000 |
| Key Criteria: | Thurston County graduating seniors |
| Deadline: | Friday, April 27, 2012 before 5:00 p.m. |
| Application, additional criteria and instructions: | L & E Bottling |
| Next Step Scholarship | |
| Background: | This scholarship was created by a local businessman to assist those planning to pursue vocational careers. |
| Amount: | $1,000 |
| Key Criteria: | Avanti, Olympia or Rainier High School Seniors |
| Deadline: | Friday, April 27, 2012 before 5:00 p.m. |
| Application, additional criteria and instructions: | Next Step |
| William and Dorothy Judah Scholarship | |
| Background: | The Judahs' children created this scholarship as a legacy to honor their parents. |
| Amount: | $1,000 |
| Key Criteria: | Thurston County graduating seniors, with preference given to those planning a teaching career. |
| Deadline: | Friday, April 27, 2012 before 5:00 p.m. |
| Application, additional criteria and instructions: | William & Dorothy Judah |
